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Solid state lubricant uses atomically thin sheets to achieve extremely low friction

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Finding the right lubricant for the right purpose is a task that is often extremely important in industry. Not only to reduce friction, overheating and wear, but also to save energy. At TU Wien, the research groups of Prof Carsten Gachot (Tribolog...

Feb 18, 2025

Self-protecting nanoparticles can enhance colorectal cancer drug delivery

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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most prevalent types of cancer and has a high mortality rate globally. Oral administration of anticancer drugs that pass through the gastrointestinal (GI) tract into the colorectum is a common strategy to deli...

Feb 18, 2025

Air inside your home may be more polluted than outside due to everyday chemical products

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

Bringing aromas indoors with the help of chemical products -- yes, air fresheners, wax melts, floor cleaners, deodorants and others -- rapidly fills the air with nanoscale particles that are small enough to get deep into your lungs, engineers have...

Feb 18, 2025

New nanoscale technique unlocks quantum material secrets

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Using a novel surface-sensitive spectroscopy method, scientists explored atomic vibrations in crystalline material surfaces near interfaces. The findings illuminate quantum behaviors that play important roles computing and sensing technologies.

Feb 18, 2025

Researchers record ultrafast chorus dance of electrons on super-small particle

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It may be the smallest, shortest chorus dance ever recorded. An international team of researchers observed how electrons, excited by ultrafast light pulses, danced in unison around a particle less than a nanometer in diameter. Researchers measured...

Feb 18, 2025

Biomedicine shows the way to future food crops

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

Researchers have introduced genetic material into plants via their roots, opening a potential pathway for rapid crop improvement.

Feb 18, 2025

Laser processing turns ordinary marker ink into conductive graphene

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Imagine drawing an electronic circuit with a marker pen, then transforming it into a functioning sensor with a laser. This capability, once considered impractical, has now been demonstrated through an innovative process developed by scientists at ...

Feb 18, 2025

Powering the future - ultrathin films are revolutionizing electrical conductivity

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers find a way to preserve the electrical properties of complex materials even at the nanoscale.

Feb 18, 2025

Biomedicine shows the way to future food crops

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Scientists have for the first time introduced genetic material into plants via their roots via nanoparticles, opening a potential pathway for rapid crop improvement.

Feb 18, 2025

MOF-based solid lubricant forms ultra-low friction tribofilm in humid conditions

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

By combining organic and inorganic chemistry, scientists developed the innovative lubricant with remarkable capabilities.

Feb 18, 2025

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